A battle between two title contenders
Chelsea face the sternest test of their Premier League title credentials on Saturday as free-scoring Manchester City come to town.
The
champions did the double over Pep Guardiola's side last season, Eden
Hazard scoring three times over two games and the Belgian will make just
his second Premier League start of the season in the evening kick-off.
The Blues were unable to break down a resolute Arsenal side at
Stamford Bridge around two weeks ago but have scored 15 goals in the
three games around the visit of the Gunners.
Such a goal record is only beaten by Guardiola & Co., who already
have 21 goals to their name in their six league games with Sergio
Aguero, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling sharing 15 between them
already.
Scroll down for Standard Sport's comprehensive preview...
Start time
Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge with kick-off scheduled for 5.30pm on Saturday, September 30.
TV and live online coverage
The match will be televised live on BT Sport 1, with coverage
starting from 5pm. Alternatively, you can follow all the build-up and
action from 4.30pm with Standard Sport’s London Football live blog.
Live Updates
Team news
Eden Hazard is likely to start after coming through Wednesday's trip to Atletico Madrid unscathed.
There remains slight doubts over Pedro's involvement but Antonio
Conte was more positive over the Spaniard in midweek after naming him on
the bench.
David Luiz is suspended meaning captain Gary Cahill will likely come
in despite concerns over his form seeing him lose his place recently.
Alvaro Morata was seen limping through the mixed zone after the win over Atleti, and his condition is unclear.
Man City will assess Sergio Aguero on Friday after confirming that
the striker was involved in a road accident in Holland on his day off on
Thursday.
The summer signing will now fly to Barcelona to be assessed by a
specialist, with Fabian Delph deputising well at Selhurst Park and
Shakhtar Donetsk.
Predicted line-ups
Chelsea starting XI: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Cahill, Rudiger; Moses, Kante, Bakayoko, Alonso; Hazard, Pedro; Morata
Man City starting XI: Ederson; Danilo, Stones, Otamendi; Fernandinho; Walker, De Bruyne, D. Silva, B. Silva Delph; Jesus
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